Every year, the holidays bring a chance to create unforgettable memories with loved ones. You might even be considering taking the next step in your relationship, asking your significant other to get engaged to be married. Holiday engagements are unique because you have a chance to include people who might otherwise not be able to be present due to other commitments.
Still, with everything else going on, you might be wondering why holiday engagements are so popular, especially in December and January. According to the Wedding Report’s Complete Wedding Market Report for the United States, 15.5% of all engagements take place within the final month of the year. No other month surpasses 9%! According to data from Pinterest, searches for terms like “engagement party at home” and “proposal set up ideas” spiked during this season.
Let’s dive into the reasons why they are unique and why you might want to consider popping the question at this time of year.
Coincide With the Holidays
The truth is that family and friends get together during the holidays. It is a time of celebration, family, and symbolism of love and faith. Others talk about the commitment and loyalty the season reminds them of, making them look at their significant other with renewed appreciation and love.
Naturally, with all this talk of love, family, and commitment to each other, couples can think about their future and where their relationship is headed. Unsurprisingly, some of the most popular days to propose are Christmas Day, Christmas Eve, New Year’s Day, and Valentine’s Day.
Of course, New Year’s Day naturally fits with the idea of new beginnings and creating your own family. Still, these other days focus on connection, making it easy to see why they would end up being popular days for engagements. If you want to have your family and close friends around to witness your engagement, then the holidays also offer the opportunity to have everyone together for the special event. Plus, you can throw your partner off because there are a ton of gifts under the tree, so they will not notice an extra one.
Giving Yourself More Wedding Planning Time
Another big reason why couples like to get engaged around the holidays is that their family and friends are around, thus making it easier to get a jump on wedding planning. Plus, you can have a more prolonged engagement, allowing you to plan your wedding around your favorite season.
The holiday season is symbolically rich, a time when people feel compelled to make pivotal decisions. Plus, love is in the air!
So, how can you make your engagement special around the holidays?
Planning an Engagement Around the Holidays
Here are some things to keep in mind when planning your engagement proposal around the holidays:
- Pick a memorable and sentimental spot for your perfect engagement.
- Get family and friends in on the surprise.
- Hire a professional photographer.
- Be specific about why you love them and want to spend the rest of your life with them.
- Make it an event, not just a question that appears to be an afterthought.
- Go with the flow. You have to expect the unexpected, especially around the holidays.
With the right amount of effort, you can create beautiful memories with your significant other while you ask them to spend their life with you. Remember, it is not about perfecting everything but making sure your significant other feels special and loved. You know them best, so include what they find romantic and enjoyable. Plus, if you add unique aspects to your relationship, the romance will come organically. Don’t try to force the moment, but focus on why you want to build a new life and family with them. The result will be a fantastic engagement proposal that you both will talk about for years to come.
Once she says yes, then you need to start planning a wedding. Our wedding checklist provides a timeline for the entire planning process right up to your special day.
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